Bursar

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Bursar

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
Accounting

Job Summary

Oversee the acceptance and processing of payments, tuition fees, and other fines and fees.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and university financial policies and procedures

Knowledge of cashiering/cash management principles, systems and standards, accounting and accounts receivable principles, methodology and practice

Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures

Knowledge of software needs to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts and/or projections

Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques

Knowledge of university and/or public auditing policies, standards and procedures

Skilled in budget preparation and fiscal management

Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele

Ability to supervise/train employees and foster a cooperative work environment

Ability to plan, implement and administer recordkeeping systems and procedures

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the overall operations of student financial services, billing and receivables, and cashiering functions of the university
• Provides direction and leadership in financial management, fiscal policy review and change implementation
• Provides periodic reports of receipts and technical information to the university community and to external funding agencies
• Facilitates customer-oriented staff interaction with students, parents, administrators, faculty and staff
• Interact with internal and external auditors, participates in auditing projects or provider information and access to accounting records, as required
• Establishes and implements short/long range departmental goals, objectives and strategic plans, policies and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects change required for improvement
• Establishes/maintains a staffing structure to effectively accomplish goals and objectives
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting; and 3 years related experience.

Licensing and Certifications

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1085

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/10/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents